Pioneer John Johnson of DeKalb County Passes
John Johnson, a DeKalb County pioneer and longtime First Lutheran Church member, died leaving a legacy from Bur na Vista to Ottawa Mines. He helped lay the Western railroad, drove to coal mines, raised a nine-child family, and witnessed era-shaping progress from oxen travel to automobiles. Funeral held at Wire Church with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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John Johnson
DeKalb County
Burna Vista
Ilinois
Johnson
California
Missouri River
Hat
Jor
Cape Horn
South America
Afton
Javine
Mr. Johnson
Ottawa
Orc
Sir. Vane
Hesinul Place
Herdshins
Danver
Father Hur
Oakwood Cemetery
Parley in Ireland on Home Rule Law
Informal talks in Dublin between President de Valera and Sir James Craig focused on the forthcoming election and the possibility of Sinn Fein forming a government plan. Craig is slated to become the first premier of Northern Ireland when home rule takes effect.
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Aity United
Dublin
Ireland
Monn de Valera
James Craig
Smo
James
North Ireland
League plans to fight on work plans
United Press reports the National 48 Hour League gathering at its headquarters to oppose printers union strikes for a 44 hour week. The organization represents 5 054 members across 39 states and supports a 48 hour work week for both closed and open shop employers.
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United Press
National 48 Hour League
J. J. Volmer
Cortland Man Resents Blow From Neighbor
A Cortland man Jake Riis struck Ivan Manson in a highway incident. Riis paid a $5 fine plus costs totaling $17 after De Kalb circuit court found him guilty of assault and battery. The clash occurred on a narrow Cortland road when Riis says Manson tried to crowd him into a ditch.
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Chicago Tribune
DeKalb County
Jake Riis
Cortland
Ivan Manson
Riis
de Kalb County
Manson
Legion Boys Assemble for Local American Legion Meeting
An American Legion post met at the club rooms with strong attendance and planned multiple items including June 23 citizenship exams for Starmere aliens, Memorial Day observances, vocational training funding, and a proposed countywide picnic. The group also discussed law and order actions, entertainment for the Woman's Auxiliary, and support for band activities.
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American Legion Post
Anxios
Bud Vose
Leen
Re Legion
Kane County
Band Boys
Woman's Auxiliary
Legion Boys
Auxiliary
Packer Bill endorsed by cabinet head
Washington May may the cabinet head endorsed the packer bill proposed amid debate over regulation structure. officials argued for centralized governance while critics urged broader oversight by departments and interstate commerce commission. the decree cited by former attorney general palmer drew attention to wartime regulatory posture.
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Packer Bill
Waillare
Agaii
Wallues
Corteahture
Palmer
Soci
Wallace
Peace measure faces delay in lower house
United Press report from Washington on May 5 says the peace resolution in the House of Representatives is delayed. Chairman Porter and the Foreign Affairs Committee indicated it is uncertain when the measure will be considered. Republican Leader Mondell echoed the uncertainty, noting the matter is important and closely tied to Europe. Porter added the House should not rush the resolution, comparing Senate consideration of three weeks.
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Tte
United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Porter
Mondall
Europe
Senate
Spence Bill in Senate Appropriations Action
A Senate committee reports the Spence bill to appropriate 20 million dollars to the distributive school fund without recommendation. Senator Spence seeks debate to fix the amount and aims for a broad vote on the measure. The legislature plans to act with possible amendments and a referendum on whether voters want the measure.
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Hite Unitreat Press
Sweinstiolt
Spence
Ilander
Senate Appropriations Committee
Ireland faces fresh killings amid raging civil strife
Reports from Ireland recount multiple fatalities in clashes between Sinn Fein forces and Crown troops. A reconnoitering party suffered losses in the Varty mountains as a funeral procession was halted by soldiers firing on mourners. Police and soldiers died in ambushes across County Monaghan and nearby regions.
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Vrhiin
Ireland
Peiners
Crown Forces
Sir Feiners
Varty Mountains
Mare
Return From Long Auto Trip To Texas City
Mr and Mrs Will Ballon and Janiy have returned from a two week drive from San Antonio Texas arriving late last night Ballon said the trip would normally take about eight days and was pleasant under average weather The Studebaker Baker driven shows sand in the radiator and engine and the car’s finish bears sand glaze from the sandy country observed along the journey.
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Gol
Will Ballon
Janiy
San Antonio
Texas
Ballon
Stude
Lindenberg Takes Job With Kimball Piano Co Chicago
Carl Lindenberg, recently returned from service, has secured a position with the Kimball Piano Co in Chicago and left yesterday morning to begin his new work. He has been employed here since his return.
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Lindeberg
Chicago
Carl Lindenberg
Kimball Piano Co
Rotary Club Discusses Ethics and Meeting Attendance
Rotarians held their weekly noon meeting with near full attendance. Prov W Whitten of the high school gave a short address on ethics as adopted by Rotary worldwide, noting growing membership and potential need for a larger hall to accommodate more attendees.
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W Whitten
Rota
Priests Gather for 36th Reunion in Chicago
Roman Catholic priests and dignitaries from the United States and alumni of the American College in Rome will gather in Chicago on May 11 and 12 for the 36th reunion. Rev Moses E Kiley head of the Alumni Association and director of Associated Catholic Charities of the Chicago archdiocese will attend.
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Vnitenreas
Chicago
United States
American College of the Church In Home
Will Cather
Moses E. Kiley
Associated Catholic Charities of the Chicago Archiiecone
New Mayor for DeKalb Takes Office Tonight
DeKalb city council votes as James E. Lew Will succeed Frank E. Wagley as mayor. George Halloran to replace Alderman Sikvelund in the third ward and Bd Powell to replace Alderman Shipp in the fourth ward. The new mayor plans limited changes initially and endorsements include land Maj. Mehill and Public Works Commissioner Harry B. Goodison. Frank Ronan’s appointment as city sealer is approved, with Gov reconstruction school attendance noted.
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Frank E. Wagley
DeKalb
James E. Lew
Unneil
George Halloran
Col Jenene
August Nelson
Sikvelund
Foorth
Bd Powell W
Harry B. Goodison
Frank Ronen
Ronan
Legion
Prsce
Lewis
Bergdoll Case Witnesses Called by House Committee
Chief of Staff March and two army surgeons who guarded Grover Bergdoll were to be summoned before the House Bergdoll investigating committee along with other army officials and John A. Tanner of the Justice Department as announced by Chairman Peters.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Grover Bergdoll
John A. Tanner
Department of Justice
Bergdoll
Peters
Allies Serve Germany Reparations Ultimatum May 12
London reports the allied supreme council served Germany an ultimatum demanding acceptance of reparations terms by May 12. If rejected, occupation of the Ruhr and other measures will begin May 12. disarmament and war crime trials are also urged.
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Drenas Ferlin
Germany
Feter von Simons
Reichstag
London
England
Ruhr
Supreme Council
Stahmer
Renovation Commission
Paris
New York Hit By Hard Gales and Bad Rains
A May 5 report from New York details gales and torrential rains after a stormy night with 75 mph winds. Damage exceeded $1,000,000 in New York and nearby areas as telephone lines, trolley lines, and power cables shattered. Five men were rescued after a vessel swamped off Staten Island amid ongoing harbor disruptions and injuries from falling signs and debris.
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Presse
New York
Atlan Hest
Staten Island
Printers Strike Delays Auto License Lists
A letter from Secretary of State L. L. Emmerson says annual automobile license lists will be delayed due to a Springfield printers strike. Police and county authorities may obtain car numbers by wiring the secretary of state's office, while owners’ names require a further request.
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L. L. Emmerson
Springfield
I Emmerson
J. W. Riddell
DeKalb
Invite Uncle Sam to Sit in at Great Game
United Press reports the state department has been advised of an invitation for the United States to be represented in the Allied Supreme Council. The invitation has not yet been actually received by this government.
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Chiro
States
Canada
Mexico
United States
Intel
Fondamental Ioontinnal Pepurerity
Auetiees
Mininge
Sen Allied Imdustries
Uncle Sam
United Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Allied Supreme Council
Boy Scouts To Hold Important Meeting Tonight
Troop One of the Boy Scouts will meet this evening with full attendance desired. The program will cover matters of importance for the group.
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Boy Scouts
The Jacklins at Princess Playhouse Tonight
If you missed The Jacklins at the Princess Playhouse yesterday you should catch it tonight at 7 30 and 9 10. The show resumes with earlier performances to follow.
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Jacklins
Princess Playhouse
Germany to form new cabinet after resignations
Berlin May 5 The Reichstag foreign committee planned to choose a new cabinet to replace the von Simons ministry. A coalition is expected as Socialists avoid responsibility for reparations decisions. Chancellor Constantina Ferenbach and Foreign Minister von Simons resigned amid the Silesian dispute and broader talks. President Ebert urged ministers to stay on until a new cabinet forms with likely head Gustav Strosman.
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Germany
Berlin
von Simon
Reichstag Foreign Committee
Constantina Ferenbach
von Simons
Jewell Urges No Wage Cuts Pending New Agreements
Chicago May 5 B M Jewell urged the United States railway labor board to bar wage reductions for common labor until new working agreements are drafted. He closed the shop crafts case as unions contest railroads seek permission to cut wages. The four big railroad brotherhoods begin presenting their case against cuts for train service tonight.
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Chicago
Ill
B. M. Jewell
United States Railway Labor Board
Jewell
Savings in U S Banks Reach 6.5 Billion
Washington May 5 Savings accounts in America's banks total about 6.5 billion dollars according to data compiled by the comptroller of the currency.
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United Pessy
Washington, D. C
America
Board Fight Over Chicago Board of Trade Abolition
Springfield Ill May 65 The world’s greatest grain trading organization faces abolition as bills to curtail or abolish the Chicago Board of Trade trigger bitter debate. One bill would place it under agriculture. another would ban futures trading. Congress action on regulating exchanges clouds passage prospects. Governor Small has not yet backed the measures.
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United Press
Springfield
Ill
Illinois General Assembly
Chicago Board of Trade
Department of Agriculture
Lother
Congressional Agricultural Committee
Congress
Len Small
Legion Bazaar Declared Huge Success at DeKalb
The DeKalb American Legion bazaar held in the Odd Fellows hall drew strong support. Gross income reached 5481.40 with expenses at 1500.20, while Dale Thornton of the DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank reported the totals and praised committee and public cooperation.
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DeKalb Post
American Legion
the Legion
Odd Fellows Hall
Dale Thornton
T the DeKab Trust & Savings Bank
Murder Today in Chicago Milk Dealer Shot
James McFennough, sole support of three sisters, was shot through the heart while delivering milk on Chicago's south side. He worked for the Ira J. Mix Dairy Company. Police pursue a rival in a love dispute with Thelma Shoma as the motive.
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Chicago
James McFennough
Three Sisters
McFennough
Ira J. Mix Dairy Company
Thelma Shoma
Poles Take Some Towns in Upper Silesia Martial Law
Berlin May 5 Parts of Upper Silesia were placed under martial law by the inter allied commission but bands of Poles moved through the country terrorizing inhabitants and fighting French troops at Tarnowitz and Katowitz. Poles claim feint aims and captures of areas. British and Italian troops suffered casualties.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Upper Silesia
Inter-Allied Commission
Tarnowitz
Kattowitz
Foreign Office
Ruthen
pPans
London
Walter H Riddell Named General Superintendent
Walter H Riddell of De Kalb county was appointed general superintendent of the railway mail service by Postmaster General William Hays. Riddell began as a mail clerk in 1889 while living in Clinton township DeKalb county.
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Washington, D. C
United Press
Walter H
Riddell
Kalb
W Liam Heys
Clinton Township
DeKalb County
Sterling Passenger Train May Resume Service Soon
Rumors say the Sterling passenger train may operate again late this month pending the June time card. W. E. Allen, local agent, cautions that nothing is official and changes are anticipated but not confirmed.
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Sterling
W. E. Allen
Fairbanks Morse Chairman Charles Morse Dies in Florida
Chicago memorial notes Charles Hosmer Morse chairman of Fairbanks-Morse, dies in Florida after years of ill health. Morse, a prominent retired Chicago manufacturer, led the board of directors. Weather forecast for Sioux City predicts fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change.
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Fairbanks Morse Head
Florida
Chicago, Ill
Charles Hosmer Morse
Fairbanks-Morse Company
Chicago
Mexican revolt expands in Baja California near La Puerta
United Press report from San Diego on May 5 describes Estaban Cantu's insurgents seizing La Puerta in Lower California 48 miles south of San Diego and surrounding Tacte 54 miles south, with guerrilla fighting and advancing rebel forces.
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United Pres
San Diego
Cal
Estaban Cantu
Lower California
Cantu
la Puerta
Tacte
la Pueertea
Calif
Air Pilot Killed in Wyoming Crash
Air Mail pilot A. L. Brunting died instantly at Rock Springs Wyoming when his airplane nosedived shortly after takeoff. The accident highlighted dangers faced by early air mail crews in the region.
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Wyoming
United Press
Omaha
Neb
A. L. Brunting
Rock Springs
Wyo
Air Moti
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